Alliance Advantage grants fund Canadian university researchers collaborating with private, public, or not-for-profit partners on projects that generate new knowledge and technology addressing complex challenges. Projects support economic, environmental, and societal benefits, public policy, and training new researchers. Funding ranges from $20,000 to $1 million annually for 1 to 5 years, with cost sharing required from partner organizations actively involved in the research.
Eligible applicants are Canadian university researchers eligible for NSERC funds, applying individually or with co-applicants who are also eligible academic researchers. Adjunct professors outside the university sector may apply as co-applicants. At least one partner organization must participate wi
